"I did read an article about him potentially being interesting in MLS. I had no idea about any statement about him wanting to play with us or with his brother. Nothing came across my desk,'' Petke told the New York Post.

"It's such a testament to the league with these players, [Clint] Dempsey last year and Michael Bradley. It's an attractive destination for big-time European players and U.S. National Team players returning. It doesn't surprise me, but no one has talked with me. Nothing. Not at this moment.''